James Robert Smith, born June 2nd 1957 in Tacoma, WA, went home to be with the Lord on December 21, 2011. He was a faithful member of the Huntersville Church of God and son of the late Rev. Jack Smith. Survivors include his Mom Evelyn Smith and Mother Ruby Peppers, his wife Suzanne Smith, and his children Michael Smith and wife Alecia and Crystal Nichols and husband, Bryan. Also surviving are his granddaughters Madison and Chloe Smith, his sister Scarlett Daugherty and brothers, Wade, Jackie and Jay Smith, and Doug and David Ashe. Visitation and service will be held at Christ Community Church in Huntersville, NC on Tuesday December 27 at 12 PM (visitation) and 1:30 (service) with Pastors Leroy Grant and Walter Burgess officiating. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home & Cremation Service is assisting the family. Friends may offer condolences to the family at www.raymerfh.com